KIRIGALPOTHTHA, THE SECOND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN SRI LANKA, IS ONE OF THE BEST HIKING ROUTES IN THE ISLAND. THIS WEBSITE UPDATES ON EXCITING PLACES FOR HIKING & CAMPING AND ALSO SHARES INFORMATION OF SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS IN SRI LANKA.

I think most of the people come here for a drink..not so much to enjoy the nature. So after the drinking session (invariably Sri Lankan style, where they drink till they can't walk properly) they hardly find any conscience to walk back the way they came, let alone carrying the crap they bring over here.

I love the picture and try to forget about the things people do. I always wonder why the rivers, streams creeks looks cleaner and brighter in the northern hemisphere? People are not much different over here too, we spent quite a bit time cleaning up a stretch of a beach during our camping trip. Collected three thrash bags full of stuff like water bottles, candy wrappers and cigarette left overs. Education is the key.

What a scenic pool! I can imagine what it's like after a rain... It's no wonder it attracts so many people - whether they know how to respect it, or not.

Education is definitely the key. Here in central Brazil they employ street sweepers, so people are accustomed to throwing things on the ground "to give them something to do.”

Unfortunately, this becomes a mindset, and when they are in the beautiful areas like Araguaia (where there are no street sweepers) they litter freely... Every camping trip, i try to pick up as much as i can, and educate by example.

What an absolutely gorgeous place, and astute commentary. Great post, K!

Harumi,It was drizzling when I took this picture. Unfortunately I went there at the beginning of the rainy season. So it should look better now....And that pill should be a compulsory ingredient in all local liquor. :)